I lost my service dog of 11 years on March 25. He was not just a service animal; he was the one I credit with saving my life. In 2014, I suffered from severe PTSD and was considering taking my own life. This is when Dino came into my life. The bond we built together was immeasurable.
When I lost Dino to cancer, I wasn't sure how I could go on without him. Dino can never be replaced. The only way I could think of to keep him by my side forever was to have his beautiful image inked onto my arm. This would be my first tattoo, and for one as important as this, I could not trust this artwork to just anyone. I was referred to Tatts by Blake by a coworker. I met with Blake and explained my wishes and how much Dino meant. Blake listened intently as I talked about Dino and our special bond. I could see in his eyes that he was not only listening with his ears and thoughts but with his heart.
I had my ideas for where I wanted to place the art piece and the size I felt would be appropriate. Blake suggested a different location and a larger size. At first, you might assume this was just a sales tactic to increase his profit, but this was not the case. Instead, Blake, as a professional in his craft, was trying to help me achieve what he knew would best honor my beloved dog. Long story short, I listened to him and took his advice. The result was a beautiful piece of artwork that filled the emptiness in my heart.
Now my best friend Dino will be by my side for the rest of my life. Anytime I need to feel that special love and care Dino had for me, I can look down at my right forearm and see his loving face. Not a day has passed since I got this tattoo without someone noticing it and commenting on how great it looks.
Blake, you are an outstanding artist, and your love for your craft shines through with the aura of your spirit. You are a great person, and I am so happy I found you to preserve my wonderful memories of the one who saved my life when I was in a lonely, dark, and scary place.
Thank you always, Blake. May God continue to guide your journey. You are so talented at such a young age; I can only imagine how much better you will get in the future. I can't wait to see more of your artwork on my other arm in the near future. I have shared a thousand words; let the pictures say the rest. read more